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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
Fatal Exploslou.

WlLErsBAnRE, Pa, Dec. 0.-Another
destructive explosion Of dynamite occurred
today on the New Princeton branch Of the
Dehigh Valley railroad. Section Foreman
Miles Sweeney, Of Philadelphia, was In.
siantly killed and five LILLIAN laborcrs were
severely injured. A hole had been drilled
in a rock and filed with powder. Tho
blast failed, aud while the powder was
being removed Il exploded, hurting the
men fifty feet away.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
round Guilty Of Murder.

Special Dispatch 20 the Appeal
PiNE BLUFF, Ark, Dec. G.-Sam Thorp,
alias Wild Cat, n negro, was this evening
found guilty Of murder in the frt degree
for the killing Of William llanlcy, n white
man. Both were guards on the convict
farm. Wild Cat was ''trusiy' and was
serving out a ten ycars' term Of imprison-
mcnt for q gievous homicide. The jury
was composed Of seven negroes and five
whites
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
s,mpa,hy Tor ,hc C,own prInco.

MrNiCn, Dec. 6.-Ihc Prcsidcnl Of The
Chamber OF Deputies has introduced n
resolution expressing sympathy with I'm.
pcror William aud Crown Prince Frcdcr.
lex William. The resolution saws eve
admire the crown princes moral courage
in facing n severe Illness. Ills strength Of
mind iuslifcs the hope Of his recovery.
All unite in wishing that God will protect
both the Emperor aud crown prince
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
Lord nn,nr snIII,nn.Lr,cc..

DrnuS, Dec. O.-Loid Mayor sullivan,
who was convicted for Publishing ia his
paper, the Nation, accounts oi proclaimed
branches oi the National league, aud son
fenced a. two months imprisonment has
been removed 10 the TulnmoW Jail in
order 10 prevent his holding daily lcyccs,
o. hc was doing IN the jnil here.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
circuit Court Adjourns.
spcflai pi,ratch % the Appeal.

fpofIaI Ufrnlch " The AppcaI.
HELENA, Ark, Dec. G.-Tho Phillips
circuit court adjourned today after being
in session over three weeks. The dockets,
civil and criminal, have been unusually
small. For the first time in many years
there has been no sentence 20 pcnitcntiary.
The trials OF Hawthorn aud II. &. Bird,
charged with murder, were continued over
30 the next term.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
uI.sIniemen, ,orree,ed.

LoSDoN, Dec. 6-'fhe announcement
yesterday Of the election oi NJ Gayard, Of
Geneva, rs President, and NJ, schoch, Of
SchoThauson, as Vice President Of Swift
erland, was erroneous They were elected
president aud vice president respectively
OF the Swiss council Of state.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
Grown Princc ana Free nnsou-.

DnurN, Dec. G.-Ata meeting Of Free
Masons q letter was read from the Crown
Prince, saying with Gods help. l hope
that NJ not very remote period ! shall
again be able 10 reside In Berlin, in the
enjoyment oi good health.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
MUNICIPAL SELECTIONS.
Brownsville, Tenn. seventeen Massl
chusetts Towns Hold Elections.

Nhusett9 ioWns holu Elections,
Special Dispatch to the Appeal
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn, Dec G, The mu-
nicipal election passed oil quietly, though
intense interest was felt, there being five
candidates for the commiSioncrship and
three candidates Tor marshal. The Hon.
John Il, Head, H. G.. Nolin and william
Thomas were elected commissioners and
Dan Russell marshal The novel feature oi
the contest is the election Of win Thomas,
who is only twenty-five years old and al
most u bcardlcss boy. He made his race
without any assistance and came within
four votes OF being second in the race. lie
is the son of Il, G.. Thomas and nephew OF
state Treasurer Atha Thomas.
Mrs. W. ;, Jarrett Is expected TO die be
fore morning DIR. L. j. Wcbbc, of Nash.
willie, reached here TODAY.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07

MrLnouRSE, Dec GA match has been
made between Clifford and Kemp 20 row
for the championship on February II.
Ilanlan has issued challenge for match
with either Clifford or Kemp for s., 800 a
sidp
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
Annr t.IIhnnI,

DuBLN, Dec. G.-'Ihc police are actively
cndeayoring to arrest Mr.. Gilhooly, mem
Der Of Parliament for Cork, who has taken
refuge with Mr. Pync, In LisGnny castle,
which Is prepared 10 defy the police. Mr.
Gilhooly Il IL believed, intends TO escape
from the castle tonight.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
The Crown prInce Imnro,I,a.

San RENO, Dec. 0.-lho crown prince
drove to Ospedolotto this morning. From
there he rode TO Cola. Thcprinco's voice
II rcgnining iis strength, though Il Is still
boanc. This afternoon lac walked through
San Romo
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07

luton in the customs machinery, and
there are limitations that it will be likely
to excite the formidable opposition OF the
lawyer class, for the reason that it dis
courages, in fact abolishes, prolific and
profitable source of litigation.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07

Thirty.ihouund tons OF coal belonging
10 the Grand Trunk railway aw on lire az
Point Edward, Ont, opposite Detroit and
will probably BE- a total loss.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07

by the explosion Of boiler In Hagans-
vile, near West Point, Ga, three negroes
were killed yesterday morning, all opcr-
atiycs In q mill.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
Panty cArcrsrs.

The causus committees Of both parties
In the senate held meetings this morning,
and began their work Of arranging repre-
scntation upon the regular and standing
committees " the Senate. II Is possible,
though hardly probable, that the majority
side will be completed tomorrow.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07

ing about 100 houses, The telegram also
reports the loss u the steamer Gumury
and an American schooner
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-07
HOUSE CONuiTTErs.

The Evening star says the following
"Nlr. Michael, compiler OF the Congrcssion-
al Directory, this morning called upon
Speaker Carlisle and inquired ~ 10 when
the committees would probably be ready
for announcement. The speaker replied
that he now hoped 10 have them really be-
fore the holiday recess. The speaker has
conferred with leading members on the
subject, aud unless there shall be toomuch
Of a scramble for good places, tina commit
tees will be made up before holiday adj
iournment.n
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Queer Indian Customs in Brazil.

The Indian prayer meetings in the
country are rather a singular admixture
of superstition and devotion. \ doll is
dressed in silk clothes, with candles On
each SIDE good bit of tinsel work about
it and ribbon tied about its waist. 1t
rests on the table. Eight or ten Indian
men stand around. One has a large
drum, which he beats continually. The
women sit on the floor, while the men
sing prayers to the saint, the women re
spending They commence praying about
: or O'Clock and keep it up two or three
hours. Then the women with their little
children kiss the ribbons. asking favors OF
the saint. The men then go through the
same ceremony. The saint is then locked
up in a box, and dancing commences and
lasts the rest of the night. Frequent po-
tons of whisky are imbibed by the men.
coffee and wine by the women. When
the men become too drunk TO dance
longer they retire to their hammochs and
sleep until sober.-Pittsburg CONNER
cial-GaZeUte.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Hog Guessing on Long Island.

The season is rapidly approaching when
harvest homes will be superseded by hog
guessing, the favorite amusement of Long
Islanders The manner of proceeding is
as follows:
Handbilis are printed announcing the
time and place of the proceedings. The
name and assumed weight of the hogs, to-
gether with the cost of the tickets, are also
advertised. Each person registers his es-
innate of the weight upon the ticket be-
fore surrendering it. Then a hog whose
name and assumed weight has been ad-
vertised is killed and dressed. The per-
son who guesses the exact weight Of the
slaughtered animal takes him, or the
guess nearest the correct figure entities
the guesser to the meat. Reckoning"
or allowing is not permitted. Par
Elephants, however, can guess as many
times as they are willing and able to pay
for the privilege. Some Of the swine
slaughtered are of enormous dimensions
and tip the scales anywhere from 400 TO
600 pounds.
Various articles are resorted to by
which the weight of the animals is ascer-
tanned or appropriated beforehand. Ere
quently- measurements are taken upon
which guesses are based, and sometimes
the actual weight is ascertained at night.
New York Evening Sun.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
lightning and Railway SIGNALS.

The effect of lightning on electrical ap-
paratus of all sorts is a subject on which
accurate data seem rather scarce, and its
effect on railroad signals especially is a
point on which more light is needed. A
cardinal principle in signals'which are in
any degree automatic is that they shall
show danger IN the event of any derange-
ment, and numberless ingenious devices
have been invented to provide against the
possibility of a signal standing at safety
when it has not been intelligently put in
that position; but lightning is such
lawless element and may influence cleo
trical apparatus in so many different ways
that the counteractinC of the harm it may
do is no easy task. 1t may make ground
connection, and thus allow a circuit to
appear all right when it is not, being
closed at one end and open without bat
terry at the other. 1t may melt fixtures
so as to permanently hold a signal in the
position it is in at the moment; and again
it may charge a wire with q current that
viii actuate the electromagnetic and work
the signals when the signal man has taken
no action whatever.
While the chances of a signal being
held any length Of time in the safety posi-
ton froIf the effects Of lightning alone
are very small, and while it is probable
that nearly or quite all danger in this re-
spect can be guarded against by caution
airy instructions to the attendants, it is
nevertheless well to make note Of all pc
culiarities noticed, that experience may
be ompared.-Railroad Gazette.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Guilty Men in Solitude.

When you consider the constitution of
the mind you see how horribly forceful it
is Well, the wilderness, the great out
stretching, uninhabited woods would be a
solitary cell to one of these guilty men,
more dreadful because of its size; for when
the man is in lis little cell he has the com
partnership of the walls at least, of tho
grated door, of the chair on which he sits,
and beyond him but few feet he knows
there are scores of fellow beings. But
place him where he knows there is not a
human being within fifty miles, not a
thing shat man has made-that if he
should try to run from his remorse he
could not succeed-and then let the sun
20 down, the shadows deepen and dark
ness shroud the woods. Let it be hot
night, when the winds are too tired to
move, and all animals lie still, and not a
sound be floating in the air Yes, put 4
guilty man in the woods on such a night
and leave him there That's enough. God
will do the rest. What would be the effectl
think he would repent. He would, or go
mad.-W. II. ii. Murray's Letter.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Pictures Irnnn the Malls.

The influence of dwelling habitually in
the presence OF a striking work of art can
hardly ne overestimated, whether the
work be Of such a character as 10 debase
or to ennoble. The pencil of the artist is
bTibed to make To make the den Of vice
doubly alluring TO the intoxicated senses
of the reveler, while the glowing ardor Of
the religious devoJee rises almost to ec-
stasy as he gazes upon the vivid repre-
sentation of the tragedy of Calvary. AS
are the pictures upon the walls eff the
home, so are the pictures hung invisible
tc all but ourselves in the chambers of
the imagination, where. night and day,
they make much of the real world in
which we live. Whether we dwell day
by day with a picture or human being,
the influence Of the companionship is
hardly greater in the latter case than in
the former.-The Cosmopolitan
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Daily eagle
A NovELIsT'S DISAPPEARANCE.
Gone, Every Now and Then, for a Weel
or Ten navS-MxStarx, ExplaiDed

Gone, Every Now and Then, for Week
or Ten Days-Mystery Explained.
Chance threw me some years ago among
some newspaper men who were the init
mates of little school of writers for the
popular story papers at time when they
were tanning the last glow in the embers
Of the Bohemianism which was glorifed
by Henry Clapp, George Arnold and the
other choice but imprudent spirits who
made the Sunday press the warder of
journalism and Pfaff's cellar the most
popular beer saloon in town These
relics of that time were also delightful
cronies. No matter how elevated your
taste in reading, be sure that some OF
them have delighted you in essays, poems,
stories or descriptive articles. Conspicu-
Gus among them was a novelist. His
genius, his fame and his prosperity caused
him to be regarded as the master spirit,
and well he kept his rank, for he was
witty, original and as blithe as a canary.
But the curious thing about him was that
ne would now and then disappear for a
week OF ten days. His landlady denied
all knowledge of him. So did the bar
tenders in the saloons of rendezvous and
the walters in the restaurants he fire.
quented Just as suddenly he would re-
appear.
''Ah, friends,' he would call out, 'fcon-
graduate me- am as free as bird for
three months. have written q story that
will run seventeen weeks and for that
period shall have nothing on my mind"
The common understanding was that
his method Of writing a novel was this:
He locked himself in his room and paced
the floor and bent his mind on the con-
struction Of plCt. For two or three days
he strobe two and fro, thinking and jot-
ting down his thoughts. That plot was
in his brain and soul to the exclusion of
all else, and he interrupted the creation of
it only when he fell upon the bed from
sheer exhaustion. In time the whole
story was outlined-thread, characters,
tableaux, scenery and all. Then he or
dered bottle of whisky, forbade his land
lady to come near his door even with
food until he should call for it, sat down
and wrote until the falling sheets, tossed
finished from his table, lay on the floor
like the autumnal droppings OF a maple
grove. Once in two or three days he
would tire, and order heavy meal to
gorge and yet rest himself, and then he
would sleep few hours; then at it again
for three days. The novel being accepted,
he drew $40 a week while it ran, and then
at the end a lump sum Of about $50 for
each week it had run.
When all this was a mere recollection,
and his kindness and charity and love Of
good fellowship had reduced him TO des-
perate strait, he nerved himself up and
wrote another book. All, me- 1t is all d
recollection already. To the old fellows
it must seem as if the clerks are doing the
writing now. The competition is too keen
TO bear time for Bohemianism. The actors
and artists are the only good fellows left.
Cor New York Star
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
The California Travel.

It has been generally known 70 the pub
lie that during the year past. Thai
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa f.
r. X. was not selling round trip eXcur.
sion tickets except TO southern California
points. Their agents are ROW authorized
TO make the announcement that The
Short Line is again in the field aud from
this time forward Is prepared TO do ticket
excursion business TO San Francisco and
Portland, Oregon in addition TO southern
California points, allowing the purchaser
a choice OF sny of the different routes re
turning 70 Wichita or anv of the clteAa III
on the Missouri river Stop over priv0ee
es allowed going and coming at any point
within the limit Of the ticket. Pullman
service from Wichita daily to California,
and Free Tourist Sleeping car service. Upon
all main line trains these beTths will be re
served upon application at the union tick
ct office.
The dates for these excursions are fixed
for Nov I. and -: Dec /, S, Is, - and -
Tickets limited six months from dzte oi
sale, SO % for the round trip. Lott
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Noise from Escanins Steam.

The frequency of accidents occurring
through horses becoming frightened by
the escaping steam OF locomotives is at
tracing good deal Of attention. ard in
some states the matter has been taken up
by the railroad commissions. There is a
very simple device on the Cincinnati.
Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago road
which prevents all trouble from this
source II is called blowhack, and al
waste steam is carried back into the tank.
There is no noise from escaping steam
whether the engine be standing still or
moviug.-New York Mail and Express.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Special Notice.

The T. Coop business building, corner
Maple and La Grange streets Is for rent
for one year, commencing January LIST,
1888. This building has 3 fine store rooms
and IS rooms on second floor, and being
near the Garfield University and Watch
factory can't fail to be good point for
trade. We desire to rent the entire build
ing to one party for one year rent, payable
quarterly in advance. viii rent to only
responsible parties and for legitimate pur-
poses. We invite bids handed US on OF
before Dec. 10th, 'S7, in accordance with
the above For any information regard
ing above call at, 205 North Main st.
1S-IOt d. NJ. KIRKBRIDE,
Adms Z. Coop estate
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Eypryhody Takes II.

The Chicago. Kansas q Nebraska rail
way (St Joseph X Iowa Railroad Co,
lessee, is the best equipped line west OF
the Missouri river. Our equipment was
built expressly for this line by the Pull
man Palace Car Company, which is a guar
antee to the travelling public that 1t is
strictly first class. You will find all Of our
coaches elegantly upholstered and very
comfortable in every particular. If you
are going to any part of Kansas or Nebras-
ka, or TO any point east, remember you will
never regret having started right, by tax
ing the Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska rail
way (Rock Island Route. For further
particulars address Jno. Sebastian, u. I. &
p. A, Topeka, Kan. 6otf
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Read and Order What You Should Have to
Comply With the Law.

Each township trustee should have q
trustees record, road record, poor record
and full set of township records and other
blanks, worth at least IS. Also some sta
tionery.
Each township treasurer should have a
treasurer's record.
Each township clerk should have clerks
record and warrant book.
Each justice of The peace should have
civil docket, criminal docket. stray record
transcripts, compiled laws of 1885, and a
full assortment of blanks.
Each constable should have an assert
ment of blanks.
Each road overseer should have a road
overseers account book, receipt book for
labor, receipt book for extra work and a
receipt book for material used.
The above should be furnished to the
officers of each well regulated township at
the expense of the township.
For sale at the EAGLE Office. Orders
promptly filed by mail or express prepaid.
4S-tf W&5-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Freeinr the Air from Dnsr.

Professor lodges discovery of the re-
markable effect of static electricity in
freeing the air from dust aud vapor has
been utilized by MIR. ]. G. Lorrain in the
construction of an apparatus for dissipat-
ing the smoke produced by the discharge
of cannon. Traveller.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Guardisn's Sale.

For sale, the north half of the east half
of the southwest quarter of section 3, in
township %, range l east.
The above described land belongs TO the
estate of G. c. Alliston and will be on sale
for few DAYS This land is near the To-
cation of the Congregational college.
16-tf &. B. JKwETT,
Guardian for the heirs, office Temple block
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
French Love of Glory.

The French claim 70 be the Romans,
and almost everything they undertake 10
do they refer 10 Roman precedent. Glory
is one of these things. The English dwell
upon the idea OF power. The Frenehman
has no particular care for power unless it
brings him action, admiration and artistic
tribute.-'fGsth" in Cincinnati Enquirer.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Growing Demand for Watches.

There has never been & time IN the his
tory of the American watch trade when
the business was of such vast proportions
as now. Al the larger factories that
have run ali summer, as well as those
that shut down for a short interval, are
behind orders at the present time, with
the prospect of the largest holiday demand
ever known before thsn.-Jewelers' jour
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

The Missouri Pacific, eft. Scott Route,s
are now running through Pullman sleep
ing cars to Kansas City and St. Louis on
ali night trains daily; also through reclin-
ing chair cars on both night and morning
trains This isthe shortest line to St.
Louis by IS miles, and the popular line
to all points east, north and south. 143-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

{ We are making out our new list OF prop
erty for our printed October hst, we re-
ouest all of those who desire to place their
property with us for sale, to call at once;
also those having it already listed to come
and make any change they may desire w
o. Riddell g. Co., Main street, over Kansas
National bank '1l-u
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Money to Loan.
u01-tf*

On Sedgwick county farms and Wichita
city property; centrally located; five years
time: money ready quick as papers execut-
ed Kansas National Loan Co. III. w.
Lewis, President d440t.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
PecanG.

What Young fellow would go and see his
girl and not crackher peacans when they are
only 10 cents per pound at the Occidental
Grocery. 33S y. Main street. l9tL-
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
PHILAPELPHIAi July IS, 1856.

Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kan.
conference.-the have seen one OF your
Mortgage Loan Registers u the office OF
the Philadelphia NJ ortgage and Trust Co.
this city, and shallsbe obliged if you will
send this company one similar in all re
spects at your earliest convenience, and re
main respectfully yours,
THEODORE ROCKINGHAM,
65-tf% Secretary
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Money to Loan.

| The s. L. Davidson Mortgage Co have
plenty of money to loan on improved city
! property, centrally located Money to loan
! on farm property Rear room in Citizens
| Bank building. dl3-d
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

Passengers for Wellsford, for Coldwater
and Ashland be sure and take Lake :
straight line and save twenty-four hours
time; arrives at Coldwater at $50 p. m.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
To County superintendents.

We have just completed large number
of sets of school records, including the new
book las required by law, register OF war
Orders filed promptly.
The WICHITA EAGLE,
dI07-tf* Wichita, Kansas.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
Wanted! Wanted.

One hundred tons wrought and scrap
iron wanted; machinery scrap, copper
brass, zinc and lead. Highest cash price.
12I-tf GLOBE IRON WORKS.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15
FOR SALE.

Improved and Unimproved City Property
on the best improved streets in the city.
Lots on the inside on street Car lines and in
outside additions Suburban lots on the east
side in Maple Grove addition.
Business lots and business blocks for sale
at special bargains. Several fine tracts near
the city for sub-dividing and plating.
Improved farms and grass lands in all i.
parts Of the county; also ranches in this and
adjoining counties.
All parties wishing to buy would do well
to call and examine my list before buying
elsewhere
W. A. THOMAS,
The Oldest Real Estate Agency In Wichita.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

Ladies, if you wish to get any pictures
framed Hyde & Humble's is the place to
90. Their assortment of mouldings, lin
ings and mats is extensive. Their prices
are very low and their workmen expert
epppd II u
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-15

S1.00.
Will pay 81 for Daily EAGLE OF june
Is, 1886, at this office. dl96t"